Engineering Technician III-Amended

Perform specialized high level technical support and design support for Surface Water and Sewers Division of the City of Minneapolis Public Works Department in construction and maintenance activities and act as a liaison with other parties for the Professional Engineer in the field.

This position currently works on-site only.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Perform inspections and investigations of tunnels, outfalls, maintenance holes, catch basins, and other sewer infrastructure to evaluate assets’ condition and performance.
• Communicate any deviations discovered in plans, specifications, materials, methods, schedules, or MNDOT specifications to the Engineer.
• Inspect and ensure proper construction techniques for sanitary and storm sewer projects with various contractors and governmental agencies.
• Assist in preparation of paperwork and documentation describing sewer improvements needed within reconstruction and construction projects, predominantly street sewer construction, repair, and rehabilitation activities.
• Field verify, enter, and maintain records using modern software (such as Adobe, Arc Map, Maximo, Excel, etc.)
• Analyze sewer asset data using software such as Arc Map / ArcGIS, Adobe PDF editor, MS Excel, MS Access, Sharepoint, Maximo Maintenance Management Software, and Granite XP CCTV Viewer.
• Act as the engineer's field representative for communication with the construction crew foremen (both City staff and private vendors) on a construction site.
• Perform contract administrative duties by tracking daily items which could include: payroll hours, personal hours, work progress, weather, quantities, etc.
• Perform a variety of engineering technician work in the office regarding construction project design, shop drawing review, cost estimation, handling communications, completing forms, etc
• Draw standard plates and detail updates and drafting using computer assisted design (CAD).
• Perform complex mathematical calculations and computations in connection with engineering project work and costs, including arithmetic and trigonometry, as well as grades and quantities.
• Assign work to lower level staff, providing training and instruction as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Combination of office and field work.

Eighteen (18) months of post High School training in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent training in Civil Engineering.

Three (3) years of related experience performing civil engineering and related technical work.

An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered.

Currently posses and maintain a valid Driver's License.

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history…